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George Elias Charitable Trust

GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES MAKING DONATIONS TO CHARITIES SUPPORTING EDUCATIONAL NEEDS AND FIGHT AGAINST POVERTY, AS WELL AS ORGANISATIONS PROMOTING THE JEWISH FAITH IN THE UNITED KINGDOM OR IN ANY PART OF THE WORLD.

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Activities & Mission

GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES MAKING DONATIONS TO CHARITIES SUPPORTING EDUCATIONAL NEEDS AND FIGHT AGAINST POVERTY, AS WELL AS ORGANISATIONS PROMOTING THE JEWISH FAITH IN THE UNITED KINGDOM OR IN ANY PART OF THE WORLD.

Areas of Operation

Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£728,675
Latest Expenditure
£1,024,719

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 140.6%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 96% of UK Religion charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 1860). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 100.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 100% of UK Religion charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 0.3%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 73% of UK Religion charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £727,938
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £0
Investments £319
Other Income £418

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £1,024,717
Raising Funds £0
Governance £3,537
Grants to Institutions £1,020,034
Other Expenditure £2

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.

One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£728,675
£1,024,719£1,024,717£738,909£738,9090 / 0
2024
£988,789
£990,125£990,125£1,034,953£1,034,9530 / 0
2023
£740,343
£1,021,507£1,021,507£1,036,289£1,036,2890 / 0
2022
£1,365,095
£736,845£736,845£1,317,453£1,317,4530 / 0
2021
£60,095
£493,7480 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about George Elias Charitable Trust

What does George Elias Charitable Trust do?

GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES MAKING DONATIONS TO CHARITIES SUPPORTING EDUCATIONAL NEEDS AND FIGHT AGAINST POVERTY, AS WELL AS ORGANISATIONS PROMOTING THE JEWISH FAITH IN THE UNITED KINGDOM OR IN ANY PART OF THE WORLD.

How much income did George Elias Charitable Trust report in 2025?

George Elias Charitable Trust reported total income of £729k and reported expenditure of £1.02m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is George Elias Charitable Trust?

George Elias Charitable Trust has a program ratio of 140.6%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 96% of UK Religion charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 1860 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was George Elias Charitable Trust registered as a charity?

George Elias Charitable Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 1 August 1977 as charity number 273993. It has been registered for 49 years.

Who runs George Elias Charitable Trust?

George Elias Charitable Trust is governed by a board of 2 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does George Elias Charitable Trust operate?

George Elias Charitable Trust operates across 3 areas: Cheshire East, Cheshire West & Chester and Lancashire.

Is George Elias Charitable Trust a registered charity?

Yes — George Elias Charitable Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 273993.

Details

Address
Shaws Fabrics Ltd
1 Ashley Road
Altrincham
WA14 2DT
Registration Date
1 August 1977
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
273993
Charity Number
273993

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